Music

Katy Perry commanding the stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026. Stu Forster/Getty Images Katy Perry’s blistering new anthem, “Watch It Burn,” has officially dominated this week’s new music poll, resonating deeply with fans. In a reader poll hosted on Billboard this past Friday (June 26), music...

Noah Kahan at the ‘Out of Body’ premiere in Austin, Texas, March 2026. Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Netflix Noah Kahan issued a blunt public service announcement to his fanbase following a bizarre incident at his Philadelphia show this past Friday (June 26). A viral video captured by an attendee circulated across social media this weekend,...

Honoring the Legacy of Oliver Tree: Memorial Details and Celebration of Life Oliver Tree | Photo by Gio Kardava, edited by Ryan Farber A public memorial service and celebration of life have been scheduled for the multi-talented artist Oliver Tree, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter accident in Rio de Janeiro on June...

Phoebe Bridgers | Photo: Frank Ockenfels June is wrapping up with an impressive influx of fresh tracks, featuring highly anticipated releases from Phoebe Bridgers, Sombr, and several other standout artists. On Friday, June 26, Phoebe Bridgers officially broke her six-year hiatus from solo material with the debut of “Lost Boys.” A poignant precursor to her...

ATEEZ finds themselves utterly captivated by Chase Infiniti in the music video for their latest single, “BAD,” which premiered this Friday (June 26) alongside the release of their new mini-album, GOLDEN HOUR Part.5. The cinematic narrative kicks off at a wedding, where the One Battle After Another actress looks radiant in her bridal gown. A...

Madeon Jeremy Beaudet In late 2024, amidst the personal turbulence of a difficult breakup, French electronic visionary Madeon found himself seeking solace in his Los Angeles home. Rather than retreating into despair, he channeled his heartbreak into a profound exploration of identity and transformation. He recognized that the aftermath of a split often forces us...

Lionel Richie addressing the audience at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, February 2026. Gilbert Flores/Variety Following a sudden dizzy spell that forced him to cut his opening night performance short, music icon Lionel Richie has officially postponed his next two tour dates to prioritize his recovery. Live Nation Chicago released a statement...

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” Memorabilia Joins Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Exhibit Items from “The Fate of Ophelia” are now on view at the Rock Hall. (Courtesy) Although Taylor Swift remains five years away from her formal eligibility for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the museum is turning...

Bunnie Xo attends the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, on May 8, 2025. Gilbert Flores/Penske Media Finding humor in the face of life’s challenges, Bunnie Xo is back with a fresh episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast. Addressing her recent split from country sensation Jelly Roll, she quipped that she, too,...

Jennifer Nettles portrays the lead in “Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo.” (Photo: Matt Licari) A decade ago, a casual online browsing session led Jennifer Nettles down a dark historical path. She stumbled upon the account of Giulia Tofana, a 17th-century Sicilian woman rumored to have provided arsenic to hundreds of oppressed women seeking a...